Armistice Day World War I ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year. Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 11th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Marines in Defense (South Carolina Navy) participate in the action against British ships Tamar and Cherokee at Charleston, South Carolina. In 1847, a show of force by 600 Marines […]
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History of Our Corps – November 10
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 10th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: HAPPY 249TH BIRTHDAY, MARINES!!! In 1775, The Continental Congress formally establishes an organization of Marines with the following resolution: “Resolved, That two battalions of Marines be raised consisting of one colonel, two lieutenant-colonels, two majors, and other officers, as usual in other regiments; that they consist of an equal number of privates […]
History of Our Corps – November 9
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 9th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1822, Marines participate in the fight between the schooner Alligator and several pirate schooners in the harbor of Matanzas, Cuba. In 1915, Most of the 4th Regiment deploys at sea off the west coast of Mexico. In 1925, Marines from the Asiatic Fleet go ashore at Tientsin. In 1942, the 6th […]
History of Our Corps – November 8
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 8th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1861, the Marines rescued from the Sabine form backbone of a landing force that occupies Fort Walker on Hilton Head, after Confederate troops abandoned the outpost guarding Port Royal, South Carolina. In the Atlantic, the steam frigate San Jacinto’s Marines and sailors board the British ship Trent and capture Confederate […]
History of Our Corps – November 7
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 7th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, the Lee (Washington’s fleet) and her Marines recapture the sloop Ranger in Massachusetts Bay. In 1827, the Warren’s Marines and sailors go ashore at Andros, Greece, to capture pirate ships. In 1921, President Warren Harding directs the Marine Corps to provide personnel to guard the U.S. mail following a rash […]
History of Our Corps – November 6
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 6th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1827, Marines prepared to fight pirates at Andros, Greece. In 1854, the morning report showed the Marine Corps totaled 63 officers and 1,389 enlisted men. In 1932, Marine and Guardia forces oversee the free and fair election of a new Nicaraguan president. In 1942, the 2nd Raider companies set out from […]